PUERTO RICO SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Six Weeks to PADI Divemaster: Live, Learn and Lead from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas
A six-week, hands-on internship with Blue Water Diving that carries you through PADI Open Water to Divemaster with daily boat and beach dives and shared on-site accommodation.
Six Weeks to PADI Divemaster: Live, Learn and Lead from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas.
Adventure brief
Six Weeks to PADI Divemaster: Live, Learn and Lead from Puerto Rico, Las Palmas
Become a PADI pro and start a diving career in Puerto Rico, Las Palmas: this six‑week internship places you at Blue Water Diving’s centre for an intensive schedule of training, guided dives and on‑the‑job experience. Expect to join the team 5–6 days a week, with typical days beginning at 08:30 as you prepare and load equipment for boat or beach dives, complete two morning dives, return to the centre around 13:30–14:00 and finish the day after equipment tasks, study or an afternoon dive. Throughout the programme your courses are slotted into the schedule and you’ll work closely alongside an instructor; there are also options to add speciality courses at reduced prices.
Embark on an exciting six-week journey with Blue Water Diving in Puerto Rico, where aspiring divers transform into certified PADI Divemasters. This comprehensive internship offers a unique blend of intensive training, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to explore vibrant coral reefs and pristine waters. Participants will learn advanced dive techniques, leadership skills, and environmental stewardship while diving in some of the Caribbean's most stunning underwater sites. The program is perfect for those eager to kickstart a professional dive career, offering personal growth alongside spectacular underwater adventures. Whether you're guided by a passion for marine life or a desire to lead others beneath the waves, this experience provides the ideal environment to develop skills, discover underwater ecosystems, and forge lifelong friendships. Dive in Puerto Rico, and turn your passion into a profession amidst crystal-clear waters and warm tropical weather.
Route Schematic
Itinerary schematic
A repeatable daily cycle of preparation, morning dives, mid‑day return and afternoon study or diving defines the internship.
Dive centre — morning prep
Start at the dive centre around 08:30 to prepare and load equipment for boat or beach operations.
Boat or beach — two morning dives
Conduct two morning dives from the boat or shore as part of training and daily operations.
Return to dive centre — mid‑day
Return around 13:30–14:00 for equipment washing, tank filling and midday debriefs; these operational tasks are part of the internship.
Afternoon — study or extra dive
Depending on the day you may complete an afternoon dive or undertake independent study and course work with instructor guidance.
A dive medical and diving insurance are required parts of participation but are not included in the package (dive medical from a local doctor is offered at about 20 euros; diving insurance is listed at 40 euros per year).
What the day feels like
What the six weeks feel like
Expect a deliberately full, work‑focused tempo: mornings spent preparing kit and running two dives from boat or beach, a midday return to the dive centre for washing and tank work, followed by afternoon training, study or additional diving. Over six weeks the rhythm of practical tasks and formal courses folds into everyday life at the centre as you accumulate the dives, experience and certifications that lead to the Divemaster credential.
TRAINING
Full PADI progression included
The internship packages the full progression from PADI Open Water through Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response and the Divemaster course, with manuals and certifications supplied. The programme also includes free unlimited diving that reaches a minimum of 60 dives, and free use of most equipment (note: a dive computer is not included). Accommodation is provided in shared rooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen.
DAILY RHYTHM
Boat and beach dives, 5–6 days a week
Days are structured around early starts and practical diving: prepare kit at the centre, head out for two morning dives from the boat or beach, return midday and either head back out for an afternoon dive or complete independent study. Intern duties include tank filling and equipment washing as part of routine operations.
CAREER PATH
Hands‑on internship alongside instructors
You won’t be a bystander: the programme places you working closely with one of the centre’s instructors, gaining practical supervisory and teaching exposure while completing your Divemaster training — with the chance to take speciality courses at reduced rates.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this internship fits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Courses from Open Water through Divemaster, online manuals and certifications, PADI Divemaster slates and manuals, free unlimited diving to a minimum of 60 dives, free equipment hire (note that a dive computer is not included) and shared accommodation with bathroom and kitchen.
Diving insurance (40 euros for one year), dive medical (about 20 euros from a local doctor), the Divemaster application fee, rental or purchase of a dive computer, plus food, personal expenses and travel to Puerto Rico, Las Palmas.
Plan to be at the dive centre by 08:30 most mornings, participate 5–6 days per week, complete practical duties (tank filling and equipment washing) and block time for independent study and any optional speciality courses.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the internship?
The programme runs for six weeks.
Which PADI courses are included?
The package includes PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response and the PADI Divemaster course, along with the associated online manuals and certifications.
Are dives included and how many will I do?
The internship includes free unlimited diving, reaching a minimum of 60 dives as part of the programme.
Is equipment provided?
Most equipment hire is included free of charge, but a dive computer is not included and must be rented or supplied by the participant.
What additional costs should I expect?
Diving insurance (about 40 euros per year), a dive medical (about 20 euros from a local doctor), the Divemaster application fee, rental or purchase of a dive computer, plus food and travel expenses are not included.
What are the daily hours like?
A typical day starts at 08:30 with preparation and loading of equipment, two morning dives, a return to the centre around 13:30–14:00 for cleaning and tank work, and finishes at approximately 17:00 though times may vary with workload.
What type of accommodation is provided?
Accommodation is provided in a shared room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
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